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This month's best reads
MAY 2013
Events: 10 North | 12 South | 14 In Between Bits & Pieces: 17 Travel tips & gorgeous goodies Bites: 20 Restaurants &
taste experiences Travel: 28 Tintswalo Atlantic | 40 The Hamlets of Hogsback & Hamburg | 44 Maputo Makeover | 50 Durban
in a Day Feature: 60 Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate Motoring: 66 BMW M6 Coupé | 70 Kia Sorento | 72 Lexus GS 250 EX
| 74 Motoring Shorts Gadgets: 76 Must haves for technophiles
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08 CEO Letter
81 SA Express Fleet
82 We Fly For You: our vision
and values
83 Safety and Route Map
84 Flight Schedule
87 Passenger Letters
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Cover Feature: 22 Tourism Indaba: A Warm Welcome to South Africa Health Feature: 36 Must have
medical check ups Business: 56 Investing in South African Art | 64 Estate of the Nation Books: 78 New
releases and must reads
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SA Express:
Connecting
Durban with
the African
continent
Our vision for SA Express is to be
a sustainable world-class regional
airline with an extensive footprint in
Africa. We are passionate about
providing transport services for
passengers, cargo, mail, air charters
and all other aviation related services
within the African region.
Guided by government’s National
Growth Path, the airline is committed
to stimulating new secondary
entry points in support of the
development of infrastructure and in
order to catalyse economic growth.
Although we do not directly invest in
infrastructure, we influence relevant
stakeholders by providing capacity to
enter the economy from secondary
markets to primary markets in order
to facilitate economic growth.
African expansion is a key strategic
goal for us. We want to proactively
capitalise on our existing domestic
hubs to establish new regional routes
and become an active participant in
regional economic co-operation and
integration. It is imperative for us to
increase connectivity to the Southern
African Development Community
(SADC) region in order to grow
tourism and trade opportunities.
As an airline, we play a significant
role in the country’s hospitality,
travel and tourism industry, as well as
contribute to the continent’s socioeconomic
development. That is why
we are thrilled about our involvement
in the annual Tourism Indaba taking
place in Durban this month.
The Tourism Indaba is a great
platform for us as it is where the
world's markets converge in support
of travel and tourism on the continent.
With the launch of two new routes
last year – Durban to Harare and
Durban to Lusaka – SA Express is
now in a position to connect more
travellers from Durban to the region.
On the local frontier, our route
network allows for travellers from
East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape
Town to travel to Durban for both
leisure and business. We are happy
with the growth of Durban as a hub
and hope to increase the visibility
of our Durban routes at this year’s
Tourism Indaba.
We look forward to interacting
with you, our customers, at our stand
at the Tourism Indaba where you can
experience our premier intra-regional
African brand.
Inati
Inati Ntshanga
CEO
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EVENTS | NORTH
24 TO 26 MAY
Design Inspiration
COCA-COLA DOME, JOHANNESBURG
At South Africa’s renowned home and garden show,
Grand Designs Live, guests are invited to enter a world
filled with possibilities for transforming their houses
into the homes of their dreams, with different sections
dedicated to everything from kitchens and bathrooms to
interiors and DIY. Garden enthusiasts can look forward
to presentations by renowned landscaper Jan Blok,
as well as cutting-edge and innovative ideas from the
experts at the DIY Theatre. For ticket bookings or more
information, visit //WWW.GRANDDESIGNSLIVE.CO.ZA.
6 TO 25 MAY
Home-grown Hilarity
THEATRE ON THE SQUARE, SANDTON
An Audience with Pieter-Dirk EISH! starts
with 15 cardboard boxes on stage – each filled
with characters and stories. A member of the
audience chooses a number to reveal any one of
a collection of Uys’ most memorable characters,
and what follows could be either drama, comedy,
or a shocking expose. Uys shares his memorable
experiences in South Africa and performs sketches
of various characters and their unique stories in this
wonderfully inventive show. Tickets are available
from // WWW.STRICTLYTICKETS.COM
7 TO 26 MAY
The Essence of India
EMPERORS PALACE, GAUTENG
Bollywood’s most sensational music and dance
extravaganza, Mystic India, is set to stun South African
audiences when it heads to our shores as part of its
massively anticipated world tour. Based on the concept
of ancient India’s transition into modern India, the show
features 28 talented Bollywood artists as well as 750
opulent costumes, set against stunning lighting and visual
effects. Tickets can be booked through the Emperors Palace
Box Office on +27 11 928 1297/1213 or through Computicket
at //WWW.COMPUTICKET.COM
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EVENTS | SOUTH
10 TO 12 MAY
Harvest Time
NUY VALLEY, WESTERN CAPE
The Nuy Valley is renowned for its award-winning wine and olive products which will be on
full display at the annual Nuy Valley Harvest Feast. As well as exciting events such as the
Leipzig fun run, visitors can also look forward to plenty of wine and olive products to taste,
local cuisine, and even an olive pip spitting competition. Tickets are available from the
participating estates (Leipzig Country House, Nuy Winery, Willow Creek Olive Estate and
Conradie Family Vineyards). For more information, visit //WWW.NUYVALLEYFEAST.CO.ZA.
9 TO 10 MAY
Raise a Glass
CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION CENTRE
The fine brandy fusion marks its Cape
Town debut with lots to see, do, nose
and sip. It is aimed at both newcomers
and connoisseurs eager to explore
South Africa’s internationally admired
brandy industry, including learning more
about the country’s new Urban Brandy
Cocktail route, sampling award-winning
brandy cocktails and sipping new
artisanal brandies. Tickets are available
from Computicket or at the door. Visit
//WWW.BRANDYFUSION.CO.ZA for
more information.
19 MAY
For the Love of Chocolate
SIMONSIG ESTATE,
STELLENBOSCH WINELANDS
Get up close and personal with celebrity chef
Eric Lanlard at an indulgent Sunday lunch with
heavenly treats from his latest recipe book,
Chocolat, at Cuvée restaurant. Having created
culinary masterpieces for impressive A-list
clientele, including Madonna and Sir Elton John,
you are sure to learn a few tricks for your own
baking adventures from this renowned master
pâtissier, while feasting on a decadent chocolate
infused menu created by Eric and Cuvée head
chef, Lucas Carstens. For reservations, contact
+27 21 888 4932 or email //CUVEE@SIMONSIG.CO.ZA.
23 TO 26 MAY
Wine and Dine
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to headline this year’s Good Food & Wine Show.
The show will include a fantastic line-up of well known chefs, who will be preparing their
signature dishes in the Chefs-in-Action Theatre. As well as showcasing global trends and
interactive workshops, visitors can also look forward to sampling their favourite foods and
to stocking up on world-class ingredients and cooking related gadgets and goodies. Tickets
are available from Computicket. Visit //GOODFOODANDWINE.CO.ZA for more information.
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EVENTS | IN BETWEEN
19 MAY
Every Dog has its Day
HOWICK, KWAZULU-NATAL
Hundreds of eager pet owners in rural KwaZulu-
Natal will compete for top honours at South Africa’s
oldest and largest township dog show when the
tenth uMngeni SPCA/ Hill’s Township Dog Show
takes place at Zamuthule School, Mpophomeni,
outside Howick on 19 th May. Dogs from the local
community are invited to participate and the
R5 entry fee includes treatment at an open air
veterinary clinic where each dog is de-wormed,
vaccinated for rabies and other diseases and dipped,
as well as given a new collar, lead, bowl, blanket and
premium Hill’s pet food. Proud owners can also enter
their pets in various competitions with new kennels
and dog food as prizes. Spectators and volunteers
are welcome. //WWW.UMNGENISPCA.ORG.ZA.
26 MAY
Hit the Trail
ATKV BUFFELSPOORT, NORTH WEST PROVINCE
The South African trail running calendar is set to receive an exciting
boost in May with the introduction of the first ever Platinum Trail Run.
It will take place at ATKV Buffelspoort and will include both a
24 km and a 12 km route. Participants can look forward to
breathtaking scenery, as well as goodie bags for entrants and medals
for all finishers. For more information, email entries@stillwatersports.
com or visit //WWW.MAGALIESMONSTER.CO.ZA.
31 MAY TO 2 JUNE
A Celebration of the Arts
MALKERS VALLEY, SWAZILAND
Swaziland’s highly acclaimed three day music
and arts festival, the MTN Bushfire Festival,
returns for another year of true “art with
heart” celebrations as it is the only festival
that donates 100% of its profits to charity.
The festival includes an eclectic line-up of live
music, theatre, poetry, film, dance, workshops
and visual arts. This year’s musical line-up
includes Bomba Estereo from Columbia,
Toya Delazy from South Africa, and Oy from
Switzerland. Tickets are available online from
//WWW.BUSHFIRE.CO.SZ.
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A Delicious Mouthful
Bunnahabhain (pronounced B-na-ha-venn), produced
on the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland,
means “mouth of the river” in Scots Gaelic and refers
to the Margadale River that flows close by. Founded
in 1881, the distillery is where Ian MacMillan, master
distiller, creates these internationally award-winning
single malts. They are all un-chillfiltered and have
recently replaced the chillfiltered range that
was available for many years. By going back to
making whisky in its purest form
– as Bunnahabhain’s original
distillers would have done
many years ago – it has
received praise and awards
for its depth of flavour and
character. Bunnahabhain is
available from fine liquor
stores nationwide.
Travel Light
Samsonite’s Litesphere collection is its strongest and lightest softside luggage collection
ever. PointShock Technology provides unprecedented abrasion protection, ensuring
that the luggage remains looking good, while soft rubber wheels on the upright and
spinner suitcases ensure less vibration and less noise. The Litesphere range comes with
a double tube (with a unique laser engraved number), as well as a soft touch handle.
Inside, the range also features butterfly cross straps for wrinkle-free packing. The range
is available in sophisticated colour combinations of Space Black and Moon Grey, Earth
Brown and Comet Maroon, as well as Stardust Silver and Titanium Grey. Available from
leading luggage stores nationwide. //WWW.SAMSONITE.COM or call +27 31 266 0620.
A New Way to Explore Cape Town
Sidecar Adventure Tours (run by City Sightseeing) are
an exciting new way to discover Cape Point. Passengers
can view more than 2,200 fynbos species and explore
the Cape Point Nature Reserve while cruising in a vintage
World War II sidecar. This classic sidecar motorcycle
is driven by an experienced and knowledgeable
chauffeur and it takes two passengers. The tour departs
from the City Sightseeing ticket office at the Two Oceans
Aquarium and visits a number attractions along the way,
including the Silvermine Nature Reserve, Cape Point,
Chapman’s Peak Drive and more. The tour takes approximately
five hours and covers a distance of 150 km.
//WWW.CITYSIGHTSEEING.CO.ZA
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Inspired by Nature
Iconic American designer, Diane von Furstenberg, has become the first female designer to be appointed to
design a bottle for Evian Natural Mineral Water’s limited edition bottle collection. The result is a unique de-
sign that combines Evian’s commitment to purity with von Furstenberg’s youthful and optimistic philosophy.
Printed in organic ink, the bottle features the designer’s ubiquitous heart DVF logo and iconic mantra: “Water
is Life is Love is Life is Water is…”. The Evian limited edition bottle is available at selected retail outlets.
In Search of great Bubbly?
Regarded as one of South Africa’s leading
Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) producing
areas, the Franschhoek Wine Valley has
recently relaunched its MCC route, with the
addition of a number of new producers to its
already celebrated line-up. Franschhoek has
been challenging other wine-producing areas
in South Africa and is proud to have many
of the most innovative and progressive
producers in the country among its
wineries. The Valley now has a total of
18 producers, which include newcomers
Grande
Provence, Plaisir de Merle and
La Motte. The relaunched route extends
from Backsberg all the way through to
Franschhoek Pass Winery, giving visitors
to the area an all-round experience
of
what Franschhoek has to offer.
//WWW.FRANSCHHOEK.ORG.ZA
A Great Golfing Getaway
Two of South Africa’s finest golfing retreats, Steenberg in Cape Town’s Constantia Valley and Fancourt on the Garden Route, have
partnered to offer a world-class golfing getaway. The six night “Golf Total” package offers a taste of two worlds, with three nights
at Steenberg (voted the Top Foreign Golf Resort of 2012 by Condé Nast Traveler in the US), followed by three nights at Fancourt,
which was voted Best Luxury Golf Resort in South Africa in the 2011 World Luxury Hotel Awards. The package includes three
complementary rounds, gourmet food and wine experiences, as well as rejuvenating spa treats for non-golfers. Reserve your “Golf
Total” package from the Steenberg Reservations Office at +27 21 713 2222, or email reservations@steenberghotel.com; or the
Fancourt Reservations Office at +27 21 713 2222, or email reservations@fancourt.co.za.
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BITES
SUGAR AND SPICE
Centuries ago those in search of exotic flavours from the East
had to wait for the seasonal return of traders plying the famed
Spice Route. Nowadays, you can get your spice fix at Spice
Route in Paarl, which offers products made by passionate
craftsmen. Indulge in a chocolate and wine pairing at the Spice
Route Tasting Room or take a culinary journey at the Spice
Route Restaurant while admiring the view of Table Mountain.
Savour some craft beer, brewed in the traditional style at the
Cape Brewing Company (CBC), or indulge in a decadent tasting
at DV Chocolates. Guests can also view the works of molten
glass blowing artists David Jackson and Liz Lacey at Red Hot
Glass. Spice Route is located 40 minutes from Cape Town.
//FACEBOOK.COM/SPICEROUTEPAARLCOM
EAST MEETS WEST
Dining at Nobu at Cape Town’s One&Only hotel is a unique
experience of Japanese and South American fusion cuisine.
The restaurant also recently announced its winter “Entertaining
Elegance at Nobu” programme of dinners. On 1 st May, Graham
Beck Wines will be showcasing their range of multi-awardwinning
bubblies, followed by the world famous champagne
of Moët & Chandon on 5 th June. The next dinner on 10 th July
is possibly one of the most exciting of the series – when
Belvedere Vodka makes an appearance. The partnership
between Nobu and Belvedere will play with guests’ expectations
as they use creative cocktails and infusions to match each
course. For reservations, contact +27 21 431 4511 or email
restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com.
MAKE A MEAL OF IT
Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards in Franschhoek recently
introduced a food-and-wine experience focusing on
uncomplicated, fresh and seasonal food, full of flavour and
beautifully complemented by Leopard’s Leap wines. Rotisseriebased
lunches with juicy meats are served with an array of
freshly baked breads and a selection of side dishes such as
seasonal salads and roasted vegetables, sourced from the farm’s
organic vegetable and herb garden. Dessert offers treats such
as cake lollies, baked mini-cheesecakes and baby meringues.
With its wide veranda and rolling lawn, Leopard’s Leap caters
for the whole family, and also offers a breakfast selection
as well as seductive sunset wine cocktails over weekends.
//WWW.LEOPARDS-LEAP.COM.
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A Warm Welcome
to South Africa
TOURISM INDABA
TEXT: LESLEY STONES
IMAGES © SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM & ISTOCKPHOTO.COM
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You have probably heard the expression “TIA – This is
Africa” used to describe those annoying incidents when
something that should go right, goes wrong. Now it is
time to say it again with pride, because “This is Africa”
– a land of opportunities, glorious scenery, magnificent
wildlife, warm people and wonderful wine. All of this will
greet the 13,000 delegates who will pour into Durban
for the Tourism Indaba from 11 th to 14 th May, a showcase
for the best tourism venues, travel products and services
in Southern Africa.
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The Indaba entertains its guests royally, usually
starting with Zulu dancers whose pounding drums
and high-kicking legs instantly confirm that this is a
land of magic and mystery. It is also a land of luxury,
and the elite Blue Train will stage one of its beautiful
train sets in Durban Station to show off its
refurbished carriages and to take some delegates on
an elegant six-hour trip along the coast.
The Indaba is one of the largest tourism events
in Africa, and rightly features on the global calendar
as a great networking and business platform for the
international tourism trade. The event tees off with
a golf day and a Gala Dinner, while other attractions
include the popular beach party on the first evening.
Look out too for the Seychelles press conference and
a Fair Trade tourism breakfast.
Guided tours before or after the show are
available for delegates to join, in order to explore
KwaZulu Natal’s history and nature, taste
adventure in the Northern Cape or experience
Cape Town and the winelands.
Although South Africa’s beauty and diverse
attractions should speak for themselves, like any
other product, the country needs promoting. So
the Indaba targets international buyers seeking
something unusual, exciting and good value to offer
their customers.
A new feature this year is a ‘Heritage and Culture
Pavilion’ to highlight South Africa’s world heritage
sites, culture, art, design and music. “Travellers are
increasingly looking to experience unique, authentic,
personal South African stories,” says South African
Tourism CEO Thulani Nzima. “They are looking
to meet the locals, experience where they live, eat
where they eat and be part of the country’s culturally
rich lifestyle, while learning about the history of this
great country.”
One popular session will be a master class
with TripAdvisor, the world’s most influential
travel website. The class, hosted by the Tourism
Grading Council of South Africa, will be open to all
star-graded establishments for tips on how to use
TripAdvisor to market themselves to a globally and
social media savvy audience.
Another new feature is a Travel Bloggers
conference led by influential international and local
bloggers. They will demonstrate the importance
of personalised, user-generated content and social
media engagement for the tourism trade.
With more than 1,300 exhibitors attending, it
is not always easy to make the right connections.
Speed Marketing sessions will help to achieve
that, featuring the National Parks on Saturday,
Heritage and Culture on Sunday and Wine Routes
on Monday. Delegates can go to the sessions that
interest them most, where each participant has five
minutes to present their product.
A Matchmaking diary system will also make doing
business easier. Matchmaking works by profiling
all pre-registered exhibitors and visitors before the
show and giving them a unique online account. Their
profile is matched against people from their areas
of interest, so that they can email them a meeting
request. The meeting is recorded in the online diary
of all participants, who each receive SMS reminders
before their confirmed meetings. Exhibitors have
64 slots during the show, so a lot of potential
business can be planned in advance.
Another innovation is ‘Indaba Connect’, a clever
technology for sharing information, contact details,
images and presentations between the delegates. It
uses a technology called Poken, with each delegate
given a device similar to a USB stick. ‘Poking’ each
other’s USB sticks allows them to exchange profile
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details and information to download and print later.
This lets buyers and exhibitors connect and share
information more effectively than by exchanging
business cards. “It’s not just about sharing contact
information, but making all of the relevant Indaba
content available online for easy reference and better
connectivity,” explains Nzima.
Tourism is hugely important to South Africa,
and our industry professionals are extremely good
it, as the Indaba proves. The United Nations World
Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) reported that
705 million tourists travelled between January
and August 2012, with emerging economies
faring better than more advanced nations. While
UNWTO reported global travel growth of a mere
4% last year, South Africa far exceeded that. “We
grew at more than double the world average –
10.5% for January to November 2012, compared
to a global average growth of 4%,” says Tourism
Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
“Visitors stand in awe of how much this country
has to offer, which includes the variety of experiences,
the value for money, our world class tourism
infrastructure, and our culturally diverse people,” he
says. “Irrespective of what news agencies may tell
you, South Africa remains a story of hope, a story of
inspiration, and a story of the future. That’s why more
and more people want to come to our country and
see it for themselves.”
Between January and October last year the
country welcomed 8.3 million international tourists,
mostly from the US, the UK and Germany. China
has become our fourth biggest fan, with more than
122,000 Chinese visitors arriving last year, double
the number in the previous year. That was helped
enormously by the launch of direct flights from
Johannesburg to Beijing on South African Airways.
The government is working to help tourism
contribute R500 billion to the GDP by 2020 (up from
its current figure of R199 billion); increase domestic
tourism figures from the current seven million to
17 million by 2020; attract 15 million foreign arrivals
by 2020 and create more than
225,000 new jobs.
Van Schalkwyk says it is vitally
important that every new tourist
who arrives here is given the best
possible experience, as word of
mouth is one of our most important
marketing tools. For many people
that “best possible experience” will
begin at the Tourism Indaba, with
Durban’s winter a lot warmer and
more welcoming than the
“summer” weather many of the
northern hemisphere guests are
leaving behind.
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Between the
Mountains and the
Deep Blue Sea
TINTSWALO ATLANTIC
TEXT & IMAGES © TINTSWALO ATLANTIC
All dedicated travellers will agree that
a getaway right on the Atlantic Ocean’s
doorstep is not only wonderfully
mesmerising and relaxing, but is certainly
a tick-off item that should be included on
everyone’s bucket list.
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Nestled at the base of Chapman’s Peak within
the Table Mountain National Park, the tucked-away
gem of Tintswalo Atlantic offers an awe-inspiring
panorama of the picturesque fishing village, Hout
Bay. Owing to its exclusive location as the only
lodge on the edge of this part of the Atlantic Ocean,
guests are treated to a front row seat of paradise.
Guests can not only look forward to
experiencing first-hand the elegance and style
for which the lodge is renowned, but also the
unsurpassed view of Sentinel Peak, which provides
the perfect tranquil blue and turquoise backdrop.
The tropical ambience in every sea-fronted, airconditioned
suite is heightened by authentic décor
that emulates the experiences, flavours and colours
of various islands around the world.
The Ithica Island Suite, for example, was
inspired by Greece, with crisp blues and indigos
that are offset with white, cream and natural
organic textures. By contrast, the Robben Island
Suite pays tribute to the fact that one of South
Africa’s esteemed former presidents, Nelson
Mandela, was imprisoned on this island for
27 years. The suite provides a quirky yet very
real reminder to those who wish to reflect on the
country’s transition.
All 11 island-themed suites open to the glory of
the ocean, a breathtaking scene at both sunrise and
sunset, while even the spacious en suite bathrooms
provide an unhindered ocean vista.
From the supreme comfort and privacy of the
suites, guests can indulge in whale watching as
Southern Right whales are frequently spotted from
this part of the South African coast. These gentle
giants migrate from the icy southern Antarctic
Ocean, appearing off local shores from May through
to November annually and utilising the bay area as
calving and nursery grounds, thus regularly gracing
Tintswalo Atlantic’s shoreline with their presence.
Those who have more of an affinity for dolphins
will also be able to see a variety of species seen in
the south and south-western Cape seas, including
Bottlenose and Dusky dolphins.
These memorable experiences, however, are
not just limited to the confines of the suites as
Tintswalo Atlantic’s wooden deck, designed to
blend harmoniously with its natural surrounds, is
the perfect place for guests to bask in the sun while
sipping on decadent cocktails.
The elongated wooden deck boasts an aquatic
sanctuary with a heated Jacuzzi, refreshing pool
and comfortable loungers. Guests will feel elevated
and completely at ease in the majestic and tranquil
setting provided by the rich natural wonders
surrounding this private escape.
An added benefit to staying at Tintswalo Atlantic
is that Cape Town, and its many attractions, is
only a few minutes away, with a comfortable
chauffeured vehicle available to transport guests
to all of the city’s noted landmarks. Discover the
historical significance of Robben Island, admire
the inhabitants of Seal Island, sample the delicious
fish at Hout Bay harbour, and enjoy the vibrant
atmosphere and premier shopping experience of
the V&A Waterfront. After a vibrant day exploring
Cape Town’s treasures, guests can unwind by
enjoying a gourmet meal prepared by one of
Tintswalo Atlantic’s executive chefs.
For holidaymakers seeking serenity and absolute
tranquillity, Tintswalo Atlantic should be a definite
first on your bucket list of holidays to experience.
For more information, visit
www.tintswalo.com/atlantic
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Situé entre la
montagne et l’ocean
bleu turquoise.
TINTSWALO ATLANTIC
TEXT & IMAGES © TINTSWALO ATLANTIC
Tous les voyageurs confirmés seront unanimes pour dire qu’une escapade
au Lodge “Tintswalo Atlantic”, situé au bord de l’Océan Atlantique, est non
seulement une expérience merveilleusement envoûtante et relaxante,
mais est également une adresse qui devrait être dans tous les guides.
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Niché au pied du Pic Chapman dans le Parc
National de la Montagne de la Table, le joyau
“Tintswalo Atlantic” offre un panorama grandiose
sur le village pittoresque de pêcheurs d’Hout Bay.
Grâce à son emplacement privilégié, “Tintswalo
Atlantic” est le seul lodge sur le bord de cette partie
de l’Océan Atlantique et les clients de ce petit
paradis y sont traités comme des rois.
Non seulement, vous apprécierez la tranquilité,
l’élégance et le style qui font la réputation du lodge,
mais vous pourrez également profiter de la vue
imprenable sur le Pic de la Sentinelle, qu’offre ce
décor turquoise unique.
L’ambiance tropicale de chaque chambre, avec vue
sur mer et air conditionné, est accentuée par un décor
authentique qui émule les expériences, les saveurs et
les couleurs de différentes îles du monde entier.
La Suite de L’île Ithica, par exemple, a été
inspirée de la Grèce, avec des bleus et des indigos
qui tranchent avec le blanc, le crème et les textures
organiques naturelles. Dans un autre style, la Suite
de l’île Robben rend hommage à Nelson Mandela,
ancien Président très estimé en Afrique du Sud, qui
y a été emprisonné pendant 27 ans. La suite offre
un rappel historique très réel à ceux qui souhaitent
se pencher sur la question de la transition du pays.
Les 11 suites du lodge, décorées sur le thème
des îles, vous offrent une vue sur des levers et des
couchers de soleil à vous couper le souffle. De votre
spacieuse salle de bains, vous pourrez admirer
l’océan à perte de vue.
Du confort suprême et de la confidentialité
de leurs suites, les clients peuvent s’adonner à
l’observation des baleines comme, par exemple, les
baleines australes qui sont fréquemment aperçues
sur cette partie de la côte sud-africaine. Ces
doux géants, migrants du sud de l’Océan glacial
Antarctique, apparaissent au large des côtes de
la Peninsule du Cap de mai à novembre, chaque
année, et utilisent la baie pour se reproduire et
élever leurs petits. Ainsi, leur présence durant
cette période offre un spectacle exceptionnel aux
visiteurs du lodge “Tintswalo Atlantic”.
Ceux qui préfèrent les dauphins seront
également en mesure d’apercevoir des variétés
d’espèces observées dans le Sud et le Sud-Ouest
des mers de la région du Cap, y compris les
espèces de dauphins à bec et les dauphins sombres.
Ces expériences mémorables ne sont
cependant pas seulement limitées aux
confinements des suites puisque le lodge
“Tintswalo Atlantic” dispose d’une terrasse en bois
qui se fond harmonieusement avec l’environnement
naturel. C’est l’endroit idéal pour se prélasser au
soleil tout en sirotant des cocktails décadents.
La grande terrasse en bois propose à ses hôtes
un jacuzzi chauffée, une piscine pour se rafraîchir
et des chaises longues confortables. Les invités
se sentiront parfaitement à l’aise dans ce cadre
majestueux et tranquille au milieu des richesses
naturelles entourant cette propriété privée.
Un autre avantage du Lodge “Tintswalo
Atlantic” est la proximité du centre de la ville du
Cap, et de ses nombreuses attractions. Un véhicule
confortable avec chauffeur est disponible pour
transporter les invités dans l’ensemble des points de
repère mentionnés de la ville. Découvrez l’histoire
de l’île Robben, admirez les phoques de l’île des
Phoques, dégustez de délicieux poissons au port
d’Hout Bay, et profitez de l’atmosphère vibrant et
d’une expérience unique de shopping au V & A
Waterfront. Après une journée animée à explorer
les trésors du Cap, vous pourrez vous détendre en
dégustant un repas gastronomique préparé par l’un
des chefs cuisinier du Lodge “Tintswalo Atlantic”.
Pour les vacanciers en quête de sérénité et de
tranquillité absolue,“Tintswalo Atlantic” devrait être
en tête de liste des adresses de vacances en Afrique
du Sud.
Pour plus d’informations, veuillez visiter notre
site Internet: www.tintswalo.com/atlantic
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The Low-down
on Your Health
MUST HAVE MEDICAL CHECK-UPS
TEXT: BETH COOPER HOWELL
IMAGES © ISTOCKPHOTO.COM
Although many of us may feel that regular medical check-ups are a waste
of time and money – particularly if we’re feeling healthy – they actually
help us to nip both minor and major ailments in the bud.
”Prevention is better than
cure” is the oldest and probably
most overused cliché in the
book, but it is common sense:
Sort out a sore knee today, for
example, rather than deal with
an expensive and painful
operation in a few
years’ time…
With any health problem, no
matter how small, it is always
advisable to be aware of it and
have it treated before it becomes
a major issue. Besides, detecting
diseases or disorders in their
early stages could do more than
save you a little discomfort later
on, it could save your life.
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For the Guys
Health practitioners recommend annual check-ups for men that should include the following:
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure (BP) is considered one of the most important medical tests and is
usually done on each visit to the doctor. But if your visits are infrequent, consider having
your BP tested every six months. It could help to prevent a heart attack, stroke, heart
failure or kidney disease.
Cholesterol
Medical experts believe that heart attacks or heart failure can be prevented if the
cholesterol in your body is kept at acceptable levels. Annual checks are recommended.
Prostate
After the age of 50, men are more prone to prostate cancer and should
have a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test carried out every
year. Men younger than 50 should have their prostate checked at
least once every two years.
Colon and Rectum
Screening tests for precancerous polyps in the colon or
rectum should be done annually, as well as a faecal occult
blood test to detect blood in the stool, which could indicate a
more serious condition.
Weight
You can find your body mass index (BMI) by entering
required data into a BMI calculator (available on the Internet).
A BMI reading of 30 or higher could indicate obesity, which
is a contributory cause for a range of ailments, including
diabetes and heart failure.
Eyes
Regular eye tests at least every two years are important
to rule out glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration,
cataracts and diabetic retinopathy.
MEDICAL CHECKS FOR MEN AT A GLANCE
20 and Younger
• Full dental check-up annually
• Eye examination every two years
• Blood pressure at least once a year
• Complete physical examination
21 to 50
• Annual dental examination
• Eye check-up every two years
• Complete physical examination every three years
• Blood pressure at least once a year
• Cholesterol test at least every two years
• Colon and rectal exam annually after age 40
51 and Older
• Annual blood pressure test
• Annual dental examination
• Cholesterol test at least every 2 years
• Colon and rectum exam every three years
• Complete physical exam every two years
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For the Ladies
Experts agree that all women over the age of 18 should get an annual check-up
which preferably includes the following:
Thyroid
An annual thyroid test should be done to detect the presence or otherwise of
hyperthyroidism, a condition that can result in rapid heartbeat, tremors and severe
weight loss. A test for hypothyroidism, a condition that can retard growth and mental
development, should also be carried out.
Blood Glucose
All women should have an annual blood glucose test to rule out or diagnose
diabetes, a condition that prevents the control of blood sugar levels and which has
far-ranging health ramifications. A blood glucose test is vital, as diabetes can lead to
serious health problems affecting the eyes, nerves, heart and kidneys.
Mammogram
This test, which should be done annually for women over the age of 40, is arguably
the most important one a woman can have. Breast cancer is the most common
cancer among women and the second most common worldwide. Although not the
main cause of death in women, it is the one most feared. The mammogram is
very useful for diagnosing breast cancer early, even before symptoms appear.
Pap Smear
Some medical experts say that this test for cervical cancer can be
safely undertaken every three years. But as there appears to be no
consensus on how frequently it should be done, discuss this with
your doctor. Women under 21 and over 65 are considered to be in
a safe zone and do not need to be tested. But always check with
your health practitioner first.
Pelvic Exam
A pelvic exam is carried out to detect signs of illness in
certain organs, including the vulva, uterus (womb), cervix,
fallopian tubes, ovaries, bladder and rectum. It is usually part
of an annual routine physical exam but is also undertaken
during pregnancy or if a doctor suspects possible infection. The
exam takes only about ten minutes to perform.
QUICK TO-DO LIST FOR LADIES
18 to 40
• Comprehensive check-up
• Annual dental examination
• Pap smear
• Blood glucose test
• Mammogram (one between ages 35 – 40)
• Tetanus immunisation (every ten years)
41 and Older
• Pap smear every three years
• Cholesterol test every three years
• Blood glucose (yearly after age 50)
• Stool blood test (yearly after age 50)
• Mammogram annually
• Tetanus immunisation every ten years
• Three-yearly anal and rectal exam
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THE HAMLETS OF HOGSBACK AND HAMBURG
TEXT & IMAGES © NICK VAN DER LEEK
Not only are Hogsback and Hamburg
destinations far from the hustle and bustle of
modern city life, they also leave time behind
as Nick van der Leek recently discovered.
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Hogsback
Some landscapes are a dime a dozen. One
passes through them unaffected, except for the
urge to be somewhere else. But once in a while
one comes across a very special place. It starts
gradually, the charm, with glimpses of vivid
caterpillars curled around sharp, white acacia
thorns growing beside farm fences. Then more
and more cows start appearing on the verges of
the road, until even the road signs warn of their
crossing. Goats scatter across a crest in the road,
hog families turn up, and in the background, dozens
of circular huts sprout out of the green earth like
multicoloured toadstools. Finally, even the hillsides
erupt with silver fountains and waterfalls. Where
else in South Africa does the countryside come
alive with such appeal?
The Hamlet of Hogsback has such a distinct way
of life for many reasons, chief among them is that
it is not too easy to get to, located as it is more than
220 km from Port Elizabeth and about an hour
from Grahamstown.
Of course, once the effort has been made, the
place feels a world apart from the usual tourist
town. The ancient Afro-montane forests, the
mists, the waterfalls, the abundance of green,
all makes it feel very much like Tolkien’s Middle
Earth. And while some of the more mischievous
and imaginative locals would have you believe
the area is home to Hobbits and Elves (and that
Hogsback was the inspiration for Lord of the
Rings), it is plausible, but not quite reality. On a
local website, a reporter writes somewhat tonguein-cheek:
“We have the mountains, the snows,
the forests, the flowing streams – Hogsback is
obviously the inspiration for Middle Earth. Many
of our inhabitants also closely resemble trolls and
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the greatest author of the millennium?”
Hogsback derives its name from a series of
peaks that form the silhouette of a hog. The area
is a hiker’s paradise, the woods filled with Loeries
and Samango monkeys, the streams with trout.
Gardeners from around the country visit Hogsback
on special tours to study the area’s exotic plants,
while painters, poets and potters have left the city to
make a life here, in this far flung haven. What better
place to “get away from it all” than somewhere that
literally feels like a different world, and a lively and
beautiful one at that?
Hamburg
If you have ever holidayed on the Wild Coast
and, as your journey was about to begin, pondered
what it would be like to live there permanently,
Hamburg seems to be the ideal place to do
this. Like so many stunning Wild Coast resorts,
Hamburg is perched alongside a wide lagoon –
on the Keiskamma River – that culminates in a
classically beautiful white beach. About 90 km from
Hogsback, 96 km south of East London and
220 km north of Port Elizabeth, Hamburg is
somewhat off the beaten track. The last few
kilometres down to the sea are in fact on a dirt
road (which takes 20 minutes to drive). And as you
drive slowly along the unfenced road, so begins the
process of slowing down your own internal clock.
If Hogsback is charming, Hamburg is quaint and
peaceful. And the locals are well known for their
friendliness. Interestingly, Hamburg was founded
as long ago as 1857 by German settlers hoping
to build a harbour at the river mouth. Silting put
paid to those plans, though. According to Germanborn
local, Barbara Durlacher, when the Crimean
War ended, Britain sent German volunteer troops
“to create buffer settlements between the British
colonists and the Xhosa along the Keiskamma
River”. Although the Germans evidently got
along well with the Xhosa (a lively trade in pork
was initiated between the two), eventually they
abandoned the hamlet they had built because they
found it too isolated. They left behind a place which,
Durlacher says, “[was] styled precisely along the
lines of a German village”.
Today the Keiskamma offers a bounty
of fish and oysters. It also allows plenty of
opportunity for canoeing and windsurfing, while
beyond it there are heritage trails popular with
"We have the mountains, the snows,
the forests, the flowing streams"
bird watchers. Besides Hamburg’s natural
abundance, there is also a community art project
with around 100 members. The Keiskamma
Project has become quite successful, with a few
international displays of work, as well as local
and international commissions. The Project
now sports five separate art studios, including
ceramics, beading and embroidery. In 2004,
the collective completed a 120 m long, half
metre wide embroidery work (known as the
Keiskamma Tapestry), which is a visualisation of
the area’s history.
There are no ATMs in Hamburg, and few places
accept credit cards or cheques, so be sure to take
cash along on your visit. And make sure you do visit,
as it is one of the few authentic places in the
country, where the stars seem to shine brighter at
night, and the beach seems a tad more carefree
than anywhere else.
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EXTREME MAKEOVER:
MAPUTO!
TEXT: DAVID BATZOFIN
IMAGES © DAVID BATZOFIN PHOTOGRAPHY
The words “This is LM radio.” used to whisper out of my old valve radio back
in the 1960s when I was growing up. Now, more than 40 years later, I find
myself in a hotel room in Maputo looking out over the city skyline. The city has
been through a lot during those intervening years, but what is very clear, is
that the people and the country are working towards making it the “must visit”
destination it was just a few decades ago.
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Two of Maputo’s best-known landmarks
are today, as they were in the past, going very
strong. The Costa de Sol Restaurant is still
serving the best seafood in town and the
“Grande Dame” of Maputo, The Polana Serena
Hotel, recently reopened after a refurbishment
that lasted two years.
For bargain hunters and those who like to
haggle, Maputo markets are the ideal place to
shop. There is a thriving craft market in the
city centre, as well as The Central Market that
is definitely worth a visit. The former offers
wonderful trinket boxes, sandals and bracelets,
while at the latter you will find stalls selling
prawns, fish, cashew nuts (which seem to be on
sale everywhere), vegetables and crafts. It was
here that I bought a wooden skeleton, which I was
told to hang from my rear-view mirror. “If it rattles,
it means that you are driving too fast and the
sound reminds you of your mortality,” explained
the stallholder. A new craft market was opened in
2010 and offers both buyers and sellers the best
opportunity to interact in one location.
From the downtown area, I took a “water
taxi” to Catembe to have a look at the Maputo
skyline from the opposite side of the estuary
– and what a skyline it is! The urban sprawl is
in stark contrast to Catembe and the people
who live and work there. There is also a car
ferry that does the crossing, and a trip on
either is worth the experience. However, what
kept tourists coming back year after year
is definitely the food… Prawns, prawns and
even more prawns are on the menu at every
restaurant. I believe that if I had found one of
the major fast food chains, they too would be
serving prawns!
A meal at the fish market should be on
your itinerary, but it is not a place for the faint
hearted, as you get to choose your own live
seafood which will then be cooked for you, out
of sight in the kitchen. My choice was mud
crab (delicious), prawns (again) and rock cod
(interesting flavour). For those whose taste
buds are more refined, the Delagoa Restaurant
(at the Polana Serena Hotel) offers one of the
best fine dining experiences I have had, and the
city also seems to have an endless supply of
coffee shops and bakeries to tempt both locals
and visitors.
Most places of interest are within walking
distance, but there are taxis that can be hired
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for around R20.00 per trip (always remember
to check the price). For a different way of
seeing the city, try a “tuk-tuk”. Often the
drivers will offer you a mini-tour of the city at a
reasonable rate.
A walking tour will reveal why the city is
well known for its architecture, especially the
astonishing work of Pancho Guedes. The style
of some of the buildings in the downtown area
of the city is reminiscent of Havana, Cuba,
and I did try to find the local equivalent of the
Buena Vista Social club. Caminhos de Ferro de
Mocambique, the local railway station, which
was used as the “hotel” in the movie Hotel
Rwanda, was designed and built in Paris in
1910 by Gustave Eiffel, shipped to Maputo and
rebuilt on its current site.
If you like late nights (or early mornings)
then Maputo is the place for you! Maputo is a
mix of New York – the city never sleeps – and
the Mediterranean coastline where evenings
only begin with dinner after nine and the clubs
do their best business from midnight onwards.
The sea is not the clear blue of the islands
further north, but this does not stop the locals
from using the beach for a variety of activities,
from drumming circles to baptisms.
Wedding parties can often be found on the
beach or in the water, while the attending entourage
shouts encouragement from the surf line.
Given the amount of rebuilding currently
been undertaken and the imminent arrival of
international five-star hotels, Maputo seems to
be pulling itself up by the proverbial bootstraps
and will soon regain its rightful place as a
foremost tourist destination on this continent
we call home.
OUT AND ABOUT
For Maputo sightseeing tours Indwe recommends
Dana Tours //WWW.DANATOURS.NET
Contact Jane Flood (+27 82 419 0574 or email
jane.flood@gmail.com) for walking tours of the city.
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Durban in a Day
TEXT: NICKY FURNISS
IMAGES: © IMAGES.2010OC.COM &SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM
Have a day to spare in Durban? Make it an
action packed one with a taste of all the best
this tropical south coast city has to offer.
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Morning
Kick off your day in balmy Durban with
a visit to the city’s newest tourist attraction,
the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Touted as the
most beautiful of all of the country’s World
Cup stadiums, Durban’s sporting jewel also
has a host of fun attractions for visitors. Join
a stadium tour to learn all the ins and outs of
the complex, or better yet, take a ride on the
Skycar which ferries visitors to the stadium
arch’s highest point, allowing for breathtaking
360-degree views of the city and the Indian
Ocean that laps its shores.
For the more energetic, the same glorious
view can be enjoyed by huffing and puffing your
way up the 500 steps of the Adventure Walk
to the top of the arch. Finally, for a massive
adrenaline rush to really get your day of
sightseeing off to a bang, why not take the plunge
and try the Big Rush Big Swing – the world’s
only stadium swing and the largest swing of any
kind, anywhere! For more information, visit www.
mosesmabhidastadium.co.za.
Once your heart rate is back to a fairly
normal rate; chill out by heading to Durban’s
hip and happening Florida Road. Many of the
buildings in Florida Road are listed – relics
from the early days of the city’s history – but
the trendy boutiques, restaurants and hotels
that inhabit them are anything but dated. The
pulsating heart of Durban’s artistic scene,
Florida Road is the place to shop for cutting
edge art and décor, the latest on the fashion
scene and all manner of quirky bric-a-brac. Get
the “Durban look” at one of area’s salons or
even get inked at the resident tattoo parlour as
a lifetime memento of your trip.
As lunchtime approaches, there is a wide
selection of restaurants to choose from. Many
have tables that spill out onto the pavement
– perfect for watching all of the interesting
characters of Florida Road wandering by.
Afternoon
No trip to “Durbs by the sea” would be
complete without a little sun, sea and surf
action, so as the afternoon temperatures soar,
throw on your cozzie and head off to uShaka
Marine World
(www.ushakamarineworld.co.za). Visit Gambit
the dolphin and all his friends at Sea World
and really immerse yourself in their world by
snorkelling in the lagoon, cage diving with
Zambezi and Ragged Tooth sharks or signing
up for the Oceanwalker Experience which
will see you strolling your way through an
incredible underwater world of rays, sand
sharks, tuna and dorado.
There are even more opportunities to
get wet ‘n wild at uShaka’s freshwater
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entertainment facility of adrenaline-pumping
water rides and swimming pools, while those
who prefer the feel of salt on their skin and
sand between their toes can head to the beach
in front of the park for a kayak tour or a
surfing lesson.
When the mid-afternoon hunger bug
strikes pop into Moyo (www.moyo.co.za) for
some coffee and dessert – complete with face
painting, live music and a vibey African feel.
Here you will find the Roma Revolving
Restaurant (www.roma.co.za) – a city
institution since 1973. The menu is extensive
and tasty and as the only revolving restaurant
in the southern hemisphere it’s a definite “must
see”. Plus let’s not forget about the view. At 105
metres, this is one of the best spots in the city
to take in the glorious Durban skyline – all
360-degrees of it – and is the ideal way to cap
off a day in Durb.
Evening
Many Durbanites mourned the closure of
Thirsty’s Dockside Tavern a couple of years ago
– a long time favourite hangout to watch the
ships chug in and out of Durban’s busy harbour.
Nowadays though, Wilson’s Wharf has filled
the void and it is certainly one of city’s iconic
activities to sit down at the end of a busy day,
cocktail in hand, and watch the large lumbering
cargo ships amble by. Speaking of cocktails,
Zack’s at Wilson’s Wharf is certainly the place
to partake in a couple of these, and if you’re
lucky you might be treated to some live music
too. Visit www.zacks.co.za for their innovative
cocktail menu and more.
As the sun eventually sets over the harbour,
hop down the road to John Ross House and
take the elevator all the way to the 32 nd floor.
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INVEST FOR
THE FUTURE
IN SOUTH
AFRICAN ART
TEXT: NICKY FURNISS
IMAGES © ART INVESTMENTS
When art imitates life, or more specifically, when art becomes
business, being able to create a great masterpiece is no
guarantee of success. Indwe takes a look at how a new company,
Art Investments, is stepping in to help South African artists also
become South African entrepreneurial success stories.
In the art world, talent often only gets you so
far, as Vincent van Gogh and countless others
before and since have discovered the hard way.
Often this is because artists have the skills to paint a
striking canvas or sculpt a beautiful work of art, but
none of the savvy as to how to market their end
product or to get it viewed by audiences that could
potentially invest in their work.
“The main idea is to sustain the artist and
to prove that art can be a career for someone,”
explains Reggie Khumalo, Operations Director for
Art Investments. We sit in his office in Centurion,
surrounded by the work of the artists that the
company has already started mentoring. Though it
officially only came into being in May last year, Art
Investments has five artists on their books – four
painters and one sculptor – whose work has already
been sold to buyers during a number of exhibitions
the company has hosted.
Renowned South African artist, Wakaba Mutheki,
who along with Reggie is responsible for sourcing
artists and then primarily for mentoring them,
brought many of these artists on board. While the
company was launched by financial investment
company Advanced Capital as a means of investing
in the local community, the only criteria for an artist
to be selected is to show great promise and potential.
Artists that are signed to Art Investments are
then given a platform and every available resource
to improve and showcase their work. The company
provides all the art materials necessary, as well as
mentorship in the form of Wakaba, not to mention
regular exhibitions to sell their work. During
their contracts the artists also receive a regular
salary. “We put them on a contract so that they are
guaranteed of a salary, whether we sell their work
or not,” explains Reggie. Not only does this help
to sustain the artists in their chosen career, but it
also ensures that their work retains its value and
appreciates over time. “By providing the artists with
a salary, they don’t have to prostitute their work on
the street. They are not desperate, so the work is
not priced cheaply and it means that it increases in
value over time,” says Reggie.
This is good news for potential buyers as well.
“The idea – and why we are called Art Investments
– is to build an investment of each piece. We
guarantee our buyers that, because these artists
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go through a lot of training and mentoring, we can
proudly say that a particular piece is never going
to decrease in value. We feel so strongly about this
that we are happy to buy back any piece from a
buyer, a year or even two years from now – that is
how much we believe in our own artists.”
Showing faith in an artist is no small thing, as
Reggie himself has discovered. In 2011 Reggie
was working as a Gallery Manager in a small
showroom in Midstream, and had not painted for
years. Then a customer walked into the gallery
who would ultimately change his life. “Hugo (Hugo
Knoetze, Group CEO of Advanced Capital) came
in and I tried to sell him one of the pieces hanging
in the gallery. He said he didn’t like it, but that if I
could paint something for him he would buy it. I
wasn’t sure if he was serious, but I thought I would
take him up on it. So I went home, did a painting,
and two days later I phoned him up to tell him. He
thought the painting was amazing and he bought
it. Then he wanted more. After the fourth one, I
painted one for him as a thank you gift and when I
gave it to him he said: ‘Reggie, I feel you are the right
person – shouldn’t we go into business together?’”
Once Reggie got over his initial surprise at
the offer, they sat down and came up with the Art
Investment concept, which Hugo successfully sold
to the board of Advanced Capital. Virtually overnight
Reggie went from a gallery manager and part time
artist to an operations director who makes big and
often tough business decisions every day. Though
he admits that the business side of things is hard,
with the help of Hugo (who serves as a business
mentor to him) Reggie is flourishing in his new
environment. “It’s been amazing, and half the time I
really can’t believe it’s real,” he says. But it is also the
knowledge of what it feels like to have been given
a golden opportunity himself that drives Reggie to
dream big for the artists he hopes to help and the
business he plans to grow.
These plans include moving to their very
own gallery space where the artists’ work can
be permanently displayed and sold, as well as
eventually adding studios for the artists to work
from. While they have had some success selling
artworks to individual buyers, Reggie also hopes
to target the corporate market, and eventually to
work on a commission basis for hotel chains and
large corporations. Though we are currently in a
recession, Reggie believes that people will always
prioritise beautiful pieces of art. “As much as art is a
luxury, it speaks to a person in a way that is difficult
to pinpoint or ignore. I recently sold a piece to
someone who could really not afford it, but it moved
them so much and reminded them so much of their
childhood that they had to have it. In matters of the
heart, the recession doesn’t matter.”
That said, because many of Art Investments’ artists
are as yet unknown, their work is still priced very
affordably for the general public (from about R4,500
upwards), which ensures that Art Investments is also
fulfilling another goal – that of being able to make
beautiful art more accessible to more people.
Ultimately, however, Reggie hopes that Art
investments will have the most impact on South
Africa’s current crop of artistic talent, as well as on
future generations of budding artists: “I am hoping
that Art Investments will help create the awareness
that art can be a career and that it can be taken
seriously. I hope that schools in the future can say to
their students: ‘If you want to be an artist, you can
be one and you can make a living from this.’ Plus
there are already a lot of amazing artists out there
that just deserve a break,” he says.
If you are a budding artist in search of
mentorship or an art lover looking to invest in a
great piece of South African art, contact Reggie at
Art Investments on +27 12 940 0282, email
reggie@artinvestments.co.za or visit
www.artinvestments.co.za.
Previous Page: A
selection of paintings by
internationally acclaimed
artist, Wakaba Mutheki,
who serves as a mentor to
the Art Investments artists
This Page Left: Reggie
Khumalo, Operations
Director of Art
Investments at the official
launch held at Fairlawns
Boutique Hotel in August
last year
This Page Right: Reggie
Khumalo with Yvonne
Chaka Chaka, who is a
keen supporter of
Art Investments
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Serene. Splendid.
Serengeti
SERENGETI GOLF & WILDLIFE ESTATE
TEXT: HENCO MEINTJES
IMAGES © SERENGETI GOLF & WILDLIFE ESTATE
Opened in June 2009 by the iconic golfer and course designer, Jack
Nicklaus, the Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate’s Jack Nicklaus Signature
golf course, joins an elite group of 300 courses worldwide that carries
the Nicklaus name, but is the first 27-hole signature course in Gauteng.
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The Serengeti Golf Club has quite a few ‘firsts’
to its name. Not only is it the first 27-hole course in
Gauteng, but it is also the first course here to use cool
season grasses, meaning that the course remains
lush and green throughout the year. A variety of tee
options combined with careful consideration of daily
set-up can provide the sternest of challenges for the
most skilled players, while still creating an ideal
environment for new golfers to learn the game.
Among its accolades, Golf Digest awarded
Serengeti the Best New Golf Course title in 2010,
and the course was also home to the 2011 and 2012
SA Open Championships.
Although famous for its world-class courses,
Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate is also a new,
completely self-contained and secure residential
space in Gauteng, with everything inside its
perimeter that discerning owners and their families
desire. Given its excellent location and accessibility,
just 12 km from OR Tambo International Airport,
it is unlikely that a portion of land of this size – 780
hectares – will ever become available again for
residential property development.
Serengeti comprises of an 18-hole course,
named Masai Mara – which has a rugged grassland
and dunescape look and feel. There are a number
of unique features on this course, such as the
challenging par five, 8 th hole with its island green. A
second, nine hole course – named Whistling Thorn
– completes the offering and features classic design
elements and a plains-like feel.
Presiding over and linking the two golf courses is a
multi faceted clubhouse of over 6,500 m 2 . This venue is
not only aesthetically appealing, but also incorporates a
variety of facilities; including several lounges, bars, two
restaurants and banqueting facilities, as well as their
Golf Academy, Fitment Centre and Pro Shop.
The opening par five at Serengeti’s Masai Mara
course will test your golf skills properly. Playing at
just over 500 m, the tee shot is blind and the fairway
moves from the left to the right of the tee, where the
rough lies over the hill. Play a mid to long iron for
your second shot to be short of the substantial water
hazard. From here a well-hit wedge should give you a
great chance to add a birdie to your scorecard.
The signature hole at Serengeti, the 8 th , is a short
but striking par five with a water hazard running
down the right hand side of this testing hole. The tee
shot requires an accurate drive down the left hand
side of the fairway, because the fairway slopes from
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left to right. For the brave, an accurate approach to
an island green will set you up for a possible eagle
but for the timid, a short to mid iron short of the
water will set up a pitch to the green.
An aggressive golfer will be able to fly the bunker
off the men’s tees on the 14 th with a driver, but the
landing area is small. I advise playing a long iron or
hybrid off the tee, this will then leave a short iron in, a
birdie is achievable.
Over on the Whistling Thorn course, the 5 th
hole should be played with a long iron or hybrid
from the tee to leave you short of the massive water
hazard protecting the green. This leaves you with an
intimidating second shot over the water to a small
and narrow green.
On the 9 th , a great finishing par four stroke 1,
requires a straight and precise tee shot that will
land you about 150 m out from the green. If you do
manage to hit the green in two, you will land on the
undulating green where a two putt par will be a great
finish to this fantastic nine hole Jack Nicklaus course.
For more information, or to make a golf
booking contact Serengeti Golf & Wildlife
Estate at +27 11 552 7200 or email
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Estate of the Nation
THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF HOUSING ESTATES
TEXT: JP FARINHA, GENERAL MANAGER, PROPERTY24
IMAGE © ISTOCKPHOTO.COM
Growing safety concerns and the increasing demand for low-maintenance
lifestyles are making housing estates the preferred choice for many
property buyers.
In the past decade or so, residential housing
estates have begun to spring up at a rapid rate
across the country in order to meet the increasing
demand for secure, convenient living.
Despite the relatively high price of estate
property and a sluggish post-recession economy,
demand for this prime real estate continues to be
high, and is attracting both local and international
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buyers in growing numbers.
Areas like Ballito on KwaZulu-Natal’s North
Coast have boomed as a result of the ongoing
luxury estate development in the area, which
continues to entice residents in droves.
Yet what is it that makes these developments
so enduringly popular with buyers? Many of the
country’s top estates are located far from major
cities, and property prices on these estates can be
up to double the national housing price average.
While there are both advantages and disadvantages
to estate living, buyers remain undeterred, and
continue to be lured by its significant benefits.
Security
South Africa’s escalating crime rate has played
a pivotal role in driving buyers towards the security
afforded by communal estates. Many developments
offer security features such as electric fencing
and fingerprint identification which give residents
increased peace of mind.
Within the bounds of an estate, inhabitants can
enjoy the outdoors, and go about everyday activities
like walking or jogging without feeling threatened.
Reduced security concerns also help to foster a
greater sense of community, with residents more
easily able to interact with their neighbours without
concern for their safety.
Insurance premiums for estate residents are
also significantly lower than for those occupying
freestanding properties. This can result in
significant monthly savings.
Convenience
The boom in popularity of residential estates
has also come about as a result of a move towards
more low-maintenance lifestyles. These estates
offer residents the flexibility of a lock-up-and-go
existence, which make them the perfect option for
international buyers, many of whom spend only a
portion of the year in South Africa.
Most estates are managed by a body corporate
or home owners association, which means that the
day-to-day maintenance of facilities like swimming
pools is taken care of and need not be an issue for
individual residents.
Many estates also offer residents convenient
access to a wide range of facilities such as spas,
gyms and restaurants. This mitigates the potential
inconvenience of being located slightly further from
a major centre.
While property prices can be very high,
particularly in some of the more established estates
throughout the country, buyers tend to feel that they
are getting better value for money as a result of the
abundance of value-added services at their disposal.
Unique Lifestyle
Specialist estate developments – golf estates
in particular – have also grown substantially
in popularity over the past few years. These
developments cater to those with niche interests
and tastes, and offer residents the privilege of
being able to enjoy their favourite pastimes
without having to travel beyond the
estate’s perimeter.
Specialist estates are appealing, as they
offer an escape from the daily grind, and allow
residents to essentially design their own reality,
irrespective of their location.
Modern estate offerings are becoming
increasingly specific, with wildlife, wine and
equestrian developments now affording potential
buyers the opportunity to choose a lifestyle best
suited to their distinctive preferences.
Coping With Communality
Although the benefits of estate living are
undeniable, this lifestyle does come with its own
limitations. Most estates enforce strict building
protocols and standards, which can limit any
decorating or expansion plans a buyer might have.
Potential buyers also need to bear in mind
that, while access to well maintained facilities
is desirable, it also comes at a cost. Over and
above already substantially priced homes, estate
residents are often compelled to pay high levies
for the upkeep of facilities, whether they make use
of them or not.
Investment Potential
Despite the fact that estate living bears a
hefty price tag, ownership of such a property is
an investment that is likely to pay off in the long
run. With the property market still recovering
from a recession-induced slump, and building
prices and interest rates at their lowest in recent
memory, now is the perfect time to make a savvy
investment decision.
Investing early on in a new development,
although risky, can ultimately pay off down the
line, as the limited number of plots available on
residential estates tends to drive prices upwards
as the estate becomes more desirable.
The estate development boom shows no
imminent signs of slowing, and, while property
prices will always be governed by fluctuations in
the market as well as factors such as location, the
enduring appeal of this lifestyle means that an
investment is more than likely to appreciate,
particularly in developments that are well
maintained and secure.
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BELLIGERENT IS BEST
BMW M6 COUPÉ
TEXT: RAY LEATHERN
IMAGES © BMW SOUTH AFRICA
Much like the sentiment that haunted the old M6 and its blurrily defined parameters,
is the new M6 Coupé a muscle car, a grand tourer, or a super car? No one ever
really knew what to make of the old one and now the conundrum perpetuates itself
in the new, even more forcefully caricatured, turbocharged, M6.
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In the M6’s defence it’s rare for the ‘ying’ and
‘yang’ of performance sports cars to be in attendance
at the same time, and when I say ‘ying’ and ‘yang,’ I’m
referring to power and lightness of course. It’s
especially difficult when the vehicle in question is a
performance enhanced, steroid addled Hulk, based
on a standard production model; as the M6 is to the
regular 6-Series.
But just look at the sheer volume behind its
performance figures. The M-powered 4.4 litre V8
TwinPower turbo produces a stratospheric 412 kW
and 680 Nm, which puts it well past the new Porsche
911 Carrera S and straight in the face of the Jaguar
XK-R S, Nissan GT-R and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Black Series. Crucially for the big, turbocharged
motor, peak torque is on tap between 1,500 and
5,750 rpm and maximum power output arrives at
6,000 rpm. That’s a rev band three times wider than
the much loved, normally aspirated 373 kW and
520 Nm V10 that powered its predecessor.
This sustained power delivery means the BMW
M6 Coupé will accelerate from rest to 100 km/h
in 4.2 seconds. The top speed in both iterations is
electronically limited to 250 km/h but how fast you
get there is only limited by the eagerness of your right
foot. You can specify the optional M Driver’s Package
which raises the top speed all the way to 305 km/h.
The transmission that harnesses this thrust
is BMW’s sublime seven-speed M Double Clutch
Transmission (M-DCT) with Drivelogic. Torque is
transferred via two oil-cooled wet clutches, which
engage alternately so there is no interruption in the
flow of M power to the rear wheels. The Drivelogic
part of it all offers three different shift programs,
added to which, the electronics offer up a Launch
Control function if you want to get away cleanly from
a standing start.
Despite having
enough power to
corrupt a third world
government, the
M6’s engine does
make a concerted
effort on behalf of the
environment and has
Auto Start-Stop to
match its other Efficient
Dynamics tech. Brake
Energy Regeneration
and a volume-controlled
oil pump help restrict average fuel consumption to
a claimed figure of just 9.9 litres per 100km.
Single digits sound ambitious in the real world,
but this technology works well. It’s also gratifying to
know that all that time leaning hard on the optional
M carbon-ceramic brakes, is going towards a worthy
environmental cause.
This returns us neatly to where we started, and
the all too familiar, modern automotive subject of
weight. Without too much emphasis on the matter
it needs to be said that in the 1970’s when BMW
birthed the M badge, the original mid-engined M1
weighed 1,400 kg. Hardly a featherlite car, but light
enough at the time to be powered by an equally
compact 3.5 litre, six cylinder engine.
BMW have the knowhow in compact, lightweight
engineering, and it would be great to see that applied
to their flagship M6 sports car as well. Several BMW
concept cars have shown some promise, but until they
become a reality, the M dynasty will just have to make
do with big power wrapped with even bigger weight.
The BMW M6 Coupé starting price is set
at R1,401,075.
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From Good to Great
A HOST OF CHANGES FOR THE KIA SORENTO
TEXT: BERNARD HELLBERG
IMAGES © KIA SOUTH AFRICA
Kia’s recent upgrade of its popular Sorento has turned the concept of ‘it
isn’t broke, don’t fix it’ on its head. Bernard Hellberg discovers that the
refreshed large SUV now has improvements to the look, the interior and
the drive experience even if it is not a completely new car.
Launched in 2009, the second generation
Kia Sorento brought affordable premium-level
sophistication to the sector. To keep the
momentum of one of the brand’s most successful
models, the Sorento has received a host of
upgrades including a fresh new look front and rear,
a re-engineered bodyshell, enhanced powertrain
with better fuel economy and lower emissions, and
improved ride, handling and refinement.
On the outside the Kia design team – headed
by Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer and
Tom Kearns, Kia’s Chief Designer in the USA –
restyled the vehicle’s front and rear, creating larger
areas of body-colour surface, while the Sorento’s
overall profile remains largely unchanged.
In the main, new front and rear bumpers
with vertical fog lights, a new front grille and
headlamps with LED positioning lights and a
new hatch with reshaped LED combination
lamps improve the look of the car. Added to that,
Kia has stuck great-looking new 18" alloy wheels
on the two-wheel-drive car, while the all-wheeldrive
(AWD) model comes standard with new
10-spoke 19" rims.
Inside the Sorento’s cabin, numerous
enhancements create a refreshed ambience.
All models are fitted standard with a powered
six-way driver’s seat, while heated and ventilated
driver and front passenger seats are standard on
the AWD model. Inside the AWD’s cabin, there
are more soft-touch surfaces plus a new LCD
instrument cluster and a new centre stack with
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8" display screen. Offered in black leather, the
Sorento also features a newly designed, optional
panoramic sunroof on the AWD model.
A new style two-part glass panoramic roof is
available as an option on the AWD model and,
throughout the cabin, a satin chrome finish is
applied to the door handles, air-vent surrounds and
centre stack switches to create an unmistakeably
premium quality interior experience.
Access to the interior is improved by lowering the
Sorento’s ride height by 10 mm and, once on board,
passengers will find even more legroom than before;
a result of the fact that the cabin floor has been
lowered by 30 mm in the front and 9 mm in the rear.
Added to the improved interior experience, the
Sorento now boasts even better refinement thanks
to a stiffer bodyshell structure and new vibrationdamping
subframe mountings. Particular attention
was paid to reducing levels of noise vibration and
harshness (NVH) in the cabin. This was achieved
by lining the engine bay bulkhead with three layers
of noise-lowering materials and fitting a new
sound insulator to the transmission tunnel. With
overall reductions in noise, the Sorento is one of
the quietest cars in its class.
The Sorento’s engine remains unchanged and
features the R2.2 TCI diesel engine. Bringing
around 146 kW to the fight, the 2.2 litre TCI
engine features a new exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) system, which cuts the production of
nitrogen oxide and reduces CO 2
emissions.
Maximum torque of 436 Nm is available
between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm. With this engine,
the Sorento reaches 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds on
the AWD automatic model.
Both two-wheel- and all-wheel-drive
Sorento models feature a six-speed automatic
transmission. Kia claims this to be the world’s
most compact six-speed unit and that it improves
the car’s overall fuel economy. The drive
experience is smooth and direct in both standard
and ‘Sport’ operating modes. For city driving,
fully automatic mode is ideal, while ‘Sport’ mode
allows for clutch-less sequential manual gear
changes for greater driver involvement.
On the single ratio (high ratio only) AWD system,
100% of engine torque is routed to the front wheels
during city and highway driving, but when one of
the front wheels loses grip, up to 50% of torque is
automatically transferred on-demand to the rear
wheels to maintain forward motion. The driver can
choose to lock torque transfer for improved traction
and greater safety conditions demand it.
For precise vehicle control, all models apply
an MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering)
system, with an additional built-in FlexSteer
system standard on the AWD model. FlexSteer
provides three different settings for the steering
to match driver preference with Normal, Sport
and Comfort modes. The effort required to turn
the wheel changes with mode while the car now
only needs 2.95 turns, lock to lock.
For interior safety the Sorento is equipped with
six airbags – including dual front, side and side
curtain airbags – while a long list of active and
passive safety technologies also make their way
to the new Sorento, including ESC (Electronic
Stability Control), HAC (Hill-start Assist Control),
CBC (Cornering Brake Control), ABS (Anti-lock
Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution), BAS (Brake Assist System), TC
(Traction Control), ROP (Roll-over Protection),
active headrests and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
At the time of going to print, Sorento prices
ranged from R399,995 for the two-wheel-drive
model while its all-wheel-drive sibling begins
at R479,995. Both cars come with Kia’s
five-year/150,000 km warranty,
five-year/100,000 km maintenance plan and
three-year/unlimited km roadside assistance.
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Breaking the Mould,
Not the Bank
LEXUS GS 250 EX
TEXT: BERNARD HELLBERG
IMAGE © LEXUS SOUTH AFRICA
When luxury, sophistication and performance are not negotiable, the Lexus GS range
tops most executives’ lists of must have sports saloons. The GS 250 EX offers all of
the benefits of the Lexus GS range but does so for less than R500,000.
The Lexus GS is one of the most striking
executive saloons around and with four models
available in the range there is a car for every
taste, and budget.
The GS 250 EX in particular provides a
surprisingly affordable entry into the luxury sports
sedan category, bringing the Lexus legacy to an
even wider range of buyers who value performance
and quality as much as the bottom line.
Visually, the GS 250 is virtually identical to
the GS 350, also with EX specification grade,
and the only distinguishing feature is their engine
make-up. Power comes from a 154 kW, 253 Nm
2.5 litre Dual VVT-i V6 petrol engine with D-4S
direct port injection mated to a six-speed ECT-i
automatic gearbox. While it is a relatively modest
offering in what is a rather sizeable sedan,
smooth power delivery and peaky performance
ensures you still get the trademark Lexus
enthusiastic driving experience, topped off by a
comprehensive EX equipment list.
Standard features on the GS 250 EX are
vast and include 18" alloy wheels; high intensity
discharge auto headlights with auto levelling;
daytime running lights and front fog lights; full
leather interior with piano black trim detail; and
a seat heating and ventilation system with 10-
way electric adjustment.
As with other GS models, smart entry and
start system as well as a leather steering wheel
with multifunction controls and a 12-speaker
premium sound system continue the impressive
array of interior appointments. For the first
time in this class, an energy-saving auto climate
control system called S-Flow uses an occupantdetection
system to focus airflow only to the front
area where passengers are seated. The Remote
Touch driver interface with one-push confirmation
enables climate, audio and phone controls as well
as use of the navigation system.
In all, the GS 250 EX sets a new value
benchmark in its class at only R494,400 and is
covered by a four-year/100,000 km warranty and
Distance Plan Plus.
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MOTORING
FROM SPEED TRACK TO OPEN SEA
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing recently launched their latest cooperative effort: the world’s most powerful and fastest electrically driven
motor boat. Numerous components from the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive have been integrated into the design of the “Cigarette AMG Electric
Drive Concept” engineering design. This gives this off shore powerboat an outstanding output of 1 ,656 kW, a maximum torque of 3,000 Nm and
a staggering top speed of over 160 km/h. Inspiration for the drive was very close to home for the American company, with the SLS AMG Coupé
Electric Drive being the world’s most powerful and fastest electrically driven series production vehicle in America. The technology, performance
and design of the Cigarette powerboat is closely based on the electric super sports vehicle made in Affalterbach, Germany.
A BRAND POWERHOUSE
Ferrari is the world’s most powerful brand. And not simply in the opinion of
millions of Prancing Horse enthusiasts all over the world or, indeed, the clients
that continue to buy the cars built at Maranello year after year, but according
to an annual list compiled by leading brand valuation experts, Brand Finance.
Ferrari took the no. 1 spot of the top five most powerful brands in 2013, ahead
of the likes of Google, Coca-Cola, PwC and Hermès on a list that includes the
500 most famous companies in the world. Because of its smaller size, the
Maranello company cannot compete with the large multinational brands in
terms of overall revenues. However, its brand rating takes into account other
financial metrics, such as net margins, average revenue per customer, and
advertising and marketing spend, as well as qualitative parameters, such as
brand affection and loyalty.
PUTTING THE SUPER IN SUPERCAR
Nissan’s fabled ultra high-performance sports car – the GT-R – has received a raft
of sophisticated updates for the 2013 model year. With a sharper drive and some
special additions to the range, the 2013 GT-R is the true embodiment of supercar
style, performance and exclusivity. The GT-R’s twin-turbocharged 3.8 litre V6 engine
retains its phenomenal power and torque output – 397 kW and 628 Nm – but thanks
to new high-output injectors, improvements to its responsiveness in the mid- and
upper rev ranges have been achieved. Other engine changes include new technology
to sustain acceleration at high rpm, as well as measures to stabilise oil pressure during
high-performance driving. In keeping with the two versions of GT-R already available
in South Africa, the 2013 model year Premium Edition retains its more upmarket
feel. Improvements to interior quality include new stitching and thicker seams on
the instrument panel and door trim, as well as genuine hand-stitched, semi-aniline
leather covered front seats. The new 2013 Nissan GT-R model line-up encompasses
four models, which range from R1,398,200 for the entry level model to R1,743,700
for the GT-R Track Pack.
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GADGETS
A Multitasking Little Machine
The Spidermonkey is an innovative four port recharging hub for any USBchargeable
device. With self-sensing technology that automatically detects
what device is attached – and changes the charging parameters accordingly
– Spidermonkey charges all portable Apple products through three ports while
the other two ports are primarily designed for Samsung and Nokia models, or any
device charged via a standard 5V USB. The Spidermonkey features three inputs: a 5V AC
transformer socket, a micro-USB socket, and a 5V-30V socket. Spidermonkey is ready to
use thanks to a universal AC mains charger, and can also be powered from your computer’s
USB port. Spidermonkey is available from leading outdoor retail stores and online retailers.
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Shoot Like a Pro
The Kata Revolver-8 PL is a revolutionary backpack for professional photographers,
designed to provide easy one-point access to a large range of lenses stored in a
unique revolving internal magazine. Winner of the 2012 Red Dot Design Award, this
revolutionary backpack fits a DSLR with grip and standard lens attached, plus four to
five lenses and accessories, a laptop up to 15.4’’ and personal gear. When you need to
quickly change lenses and cannot lower the backpack to the ground, the Revolver-8
enables you to simply access the revolving insert from the side and reach any lens
within seconds, even in tough conditions, by simply spinning the revolving magazine.
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Airline information
SA Express fleet
Canadair Regional Jet 200 BER
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Maximum cruising speed:
474 knots/545mph/879kmph
Engines: Two General
Electric CF34-3B1
Range: 1,662miles/3,080km
Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m
Seating capacity: 50
Crew: Two pilots, two crew
Wing span: 69ft 7in/21.21m
Overall length: 87ft 10in/26.77m
Overall height: 20ft 5in/6.22m
Maximum take-off weight:
51,000lb/23,134kg
Minimum runway length:
6,295ft/1,919m
De Havilland Dash 8 Series Q400 Turboprop
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Maximum cruising speed:
360knots/414mph/667kmph
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney
Canada PW150A
Range: 1,565 miles/2,519km
Maximum altitude:
25,000ft/7,620m
Seating capacity: 74
Crew: Two pilots,
two crew
Wing span: 93ft 3in/28.42m
Overall length: 107ft
9in/32.83m
Overall height: 27ft
5in/8.34m
Maximum take-off weight:
64,500lb/29,257kg
Minimum runway length:
4,580ft/1,396m
Canadair Regional Jet 700
Manufacturer: Bombardier
Maximum cruising speed:
473 knots/544mph/875kmph
Engines: Two General
Electric CF34-8C5B
Range: 1,477m/2,794km
Maximum altitude: 41,000ft/12,496m
Seating capacity: 70
Crew: Two pilots, two crew
Wing span: 76ft 3in/23.2m
Overall length: 106ft 8in/32.51m
Overall height: 24ft 10in/7.57m
Maximum take-off weight:
72,750lb/32,999kg
Minimum runway length:
4,580ft/1,396m
SA Express’ aircraft are made by Bombardier Aerospace
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We fly for you
About us SA Express is a fast-growing airline
business operating primary and secondary hubs
between domestic and regional destinations
within Southern Africa.
Our objective of improving intra-Africa travel is
in line with South Africa’s mandate to increase
aviation’s contribution towards sustainable
economic growth and job creation.
The flexibility and reliability presented by the airline’s
FACT principle (Frequency, Availability, Competitive
rate and Timing of flights) affords both consumers and
service providers a unique and convenient service.
The FACT principle is important to us as it enhances
the country’s prospect as a preferred air travel
destination and major trade and tourism capital.
Our vision is supported by the airline’s aspirations
and strategy. Also underpinning this vision is our
set of core values and unique selling propositions
that drive profitability.
Vision To be a sustainable world-class regional
airline with an extensive footprint in Africa.
Purpose A sustainable, integrated regional
airline connecting secondary and main airports.
CORE VALUES
Safety first We never compromise on safety,
no matter what.
Customers Our customers are our most
important investors.
Partners We partner with people across all
operations.
Speed & Quality We deliver with speed
without compromising on quality.
Improvement We strive for continuous
improvement.
Simplify We keep it simple.
SPECIAL SERVICES
Special meals Passengers with special dietary
requirements are provided for through the
following special meals: kosher, halal, Muslim,
Hindu, low-fat and vegetarian meals. Orders for
special meals should be placed at the time of
making flight reservations. The airline requires a
minimum of 48 hours’ notice prior to departure in
order to assist with confirmation of requests.
Passengers requiring special
attention Requirements for unaccompanied
minors (passengers under the age of 12 years)
or passengers requiring wheelchairs should be
stated at the time of making the reservation.
Owing to the size of the cabins on our aircraft
types, the airline is not in a position to carry
stretcher passengers or incubators.
Cabin baggage SA Express will accept one
piece of cabin baggage not exceeding a total
dimension of 115cm and 7kg in weight. For safety
reasons, cabin baggage must fit into approved
stowage spaces: either the overhead luggage bin
or under the seat. Owing to limited storage space
We Fly For You SA Express Airways prides
itself on aiming to offer incomparable service
standards. In addition to building on our
motto to express excellence and consistently
striving to provide the best service, we know
that “you” is the most important word in our
airline. SA Express proudly launched its new
brand on 2 December 2009 at OR Tambo
International Airport. The new brand is set to
ensure that it’s distinctive and positioned to
build awareness and affinity in the domestic
and regional markets.
The new proposition “We Fly for You” is set to
position SA Express as a premier intra-regional
African brand. The main objective of the rebrand
is to ensure that SA Express is distinctive
yet still aligned to the country’s mainline carrier.
SA Express’s unique positioning as an airline
that provides a bespoke, personalised travel
experience was the rationale behind the
proposition “We Fly for You”. The new brand
mark is in line with the symbol and colours of
the national flag, encouraging national pride.
The new brand will be applied to all brand
touch-points throughout the operation as well
as the staff uniform.
in the aircraft cabin, cabin baggage may be placed
in the Skycheck at the aircraft for hold stowage.
Skycheck This is the airline’s special handluggage
facility that assists with in-flight
comfort, speedy boarding and disembarking.
When boarding one of our flights, simply place
any hand luggage that will not be required
during the flight on to the Skycheck cart at the
boarding steps of the aircraft. Your hand luggage
will be waiting for you as you disembark from
the aircraft at your destination.
Baggage liability Valuable items such as
cameras and accessories, computers – including
laptops and notebooks – mobile telephones,
perfumes, aftershaves, colognes, legal and company
documents and legal tender – including cash, credit
cards and cheques – bullion, leather jackets, all
types of jewellery and any other items with a value
in excess of R400 must be removed from either
checked-in or Skycheck baggage as the airline is not
liable for loss or damage to these items.
Verified baggage claims are settled on the basis
adopted by IATA (International Airlines Transport
Association): payment of US$20 per 1kg of
checked-in luggage, to a maximum of 20kg ($400).
Awards SA Express has won the AFRAA
Regional Airline of the Year Award at the end
of 2009, and the Allied and Aviation Business
Corporate Award. Our airline was also the
recipient of the Annual Airline Reliability Award
from Bombardier at the end of 2007. Other
previous awards include the International Star
Quality Award, which indicates our commitment
to service excellence, while our prominence as
one of the top 500 best managed companies is
proof of our success as a business.
Onboard service The airline’s onboard
service is unique and offers passengers
a variety of meals or snacks. The airline
pioneered its unique meal-box concept,
and meal choices are frequently updated
and designed using balanced food criteria:
appearance, taste and nutritional value.
Passengers can also enjoy a wine and
malt service on specified flights as well as
refreshments on all flights.
Our customers can expect a safe, comfortable,
quality air-travel experience, with the added
benefits of frequency, reliability, on-time
departures and unmatched value for money.
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Safety information
Health regulations Health
regulations at certain airports
require that the aircraft cabin be
sprayed. The spray is harmless, but
if you think it might affect you,
please cover your nose and mouth
with a handkerchief.
Remain seated As a safety
precaution, passengers are
requested to remain seated
with seatbelts fastened after
the aircraft has landed, until the
seatbelt sign has been switched
off by the captain.
Portable electronic
equipment The use of
personal electronic devices (PED’s)
will apply to all domestic and
regional flights on the CRJ700/200
and DH8 Q400. Passengers will be
permitted to use PED’s such as cell
phones, e-readers and electronic
tablets in flight-mode.
Cellular telephones Cellular
telephones may be used on the
ground while passenger doors
are open. Cellular telephones,
smartphones or any device with
flight mode must be switched
off as soon as the cabin doors
are closed and when the senior
cabin-crew member makes an
announcement on the publicaddress
system.
Laptop computers Laptop
computers (excluding CD-Roms),
handheld calculators, electric
shavers and portable personal
listening devices may not be
used on the ground during taxi
but may be used during the
flight when the seatbelt signs are
switched off and with permission
from the captain. Should
circumstances dictate otherwise,
a public-address announcement
cancelling this concession will be
made by a crew member.
Prohibited equipment
Portable printers, laser pointers,
video equipment, CB/AM/FM/
FHF/satellite receivers, twoway
radios, compact disc and
mini-disc players, scanners,
remote-controlled toys and power
converters are prohibited for use
at any time.
Safety pamphlet Read the
safety pamphlet in the seat pocket
in front of you and take note of
your nearest emergency exit.
Smoking In accordance with
international trends, smoking is
not permitted on board any SA
Express flights.
Seat belts Please fasten your
seat belt whenever the seat belt
signs are illuminated. For your
own safety we suggest that you
keep it fastened throughout the
flight.
Important
When in doubt, please consult our
cabin crew.
For your comfort
and security, please
comply with the above
safety regulations at all
times while on board
Route map
SA Express:
Johannesburg
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Durban
East London
Gaborone
George
Hoedspruit
Kimberley
Lubumbashi
Lusaka
Maputo
Port Elizabeth
Richards Bay
Walvis Bay
Windhoek
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FLIGHT SCHEDULE
JOHANNESBURG - BLOEMFONTEIN
BLOEMFONTEIN - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1001 06:00 07:00 DH4 SA 1024 DH4 06:20 07:25
SA 1003 08:00 09:05 DH4 SA 1002 DH4 07:20 08:25
SA 1005 11:20 12:25 DH4 SA 1004 DH4 09:35 10:40
SA 1011 13:50 14:55 DH4 SA 1006 DH4 12:55 14:00
SA 1013 14:55 16:00 DH4 SA 1012 DH4 15:25 16:30
SA 1017 16:35 17:40 CR7 SA 1014 DH4 16:30 17:35
SA 1021 17:55 19:00 DH4 SA 1018 CR7 18:15 19:20
SA 1023 18:30 19:35 DH4 SA 1022 DH4 19:40 20:40
JOHANNESBURG - EAST LONDON
EAST LONDON - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1403 07:00 08:30 CR7 SA 1404 CR7 09:15 10:45
SA 1403 07:30 09:15 DH4 SA 1404 DH4 09:50 11:30
SA 1405 09:10 10:40 CR2 SA 1406 CR2 11:10 12:40
SA 1407 13:20 14:40 CR2 SA 1408 CR2 15:30 17:00
SA 1409 18:05 19:35 CR7 SA 1410 CR7 20:25 21:55
JOHANNESBURG - GEORGE
GEORGE - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1501 06:50 08:40 CR7 SA 1502 CR7 09:10 10:50
SA 1503 08:55 10:45 CR7 SA 1504 CR7 11:25 13:05
SA 1505 11:25 13:15 CR7 SA 1506 CR7 14:10 15:55
SA 1509 15:25 17:15 CR7 SA 1510 CR7 17:50 19:30
JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT
HOEDSPRUIT - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1225 10:15 11:20 DH4 SA 1226 DH4 12:00 13:00
SA 1227 12:15 13:15 DH4 SA 1228 DH4 13:50 14:55
JOHANNESBURG - KIMBERLEY
KIMBERLEY - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1101 05:45 06:45 CR7 SA 1102 CR7 07:50 09:05
SA 1103 09:20 10:35 DH4 SA 1104 DH4 11:10 12:25
SA 1103 08:50 10:05 DH4 SA 1104 DH4 10:45 12:00
SA 1105 13:10 14:25 DH4 SA 1106 DH4 14:55 16:10
SA 1105 13:45 15:00 DH4 SA 1106 DH4 15:30 16:45
SA 1107 14:25 15:40 DH4 SA 1108 DH4 16:10 17:25
SA 1113 17:10 18:25 DH4 SA 1114 DH4 18:55 20:10
JOHANNESBURG - PORT ELIZABETH
PORT ELIZABETH - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1453 07:10 08:45 CR7 SA 1454 CR7 09:20 10:55
SA 1457 17:50 19:25 CR7 SA 1458 CR7 20:00 21:35
JOHANNESBURG - RICHARDS BAY
RICHARDS BAY - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1201 06:10 07:25 DH4 SA 1202 DH4 07:55 09:10
SA 1203 08:30 09:45 DH4 SA 1202 DH4 08:05 09:20
SA 1207 13:15 14:30 DH4 SA 1204 DH4 10:30 11:45
SA 1213 16:45 18:00 DH4 SA 1208 DH4 15:05 16:20
SA 1208 DH4 18:40 20:00
JOHANNESBURG - WALVIS BAY
WALVIS BAY - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1701 11:55 14:10 CR7 SA 1702 CR7 14:45 16:55
7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
SA 1701 11:55 13:10 CR7 SA 1702 CR7 13:45 16:55
JOHANNESBURG - WINDHOEK
WINDHOEK - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1731 06:10 08:15 CR2 SA 1732 CR2 19:15 21:10
7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
SA 1731 06:10 07:15 CR2 SA 1732 CR2 18:15 21:10
JOHANNESBURG - GABORONE
GABORONE - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1761 06:10 07:05 DH4 SA 1762 DH4 07:45 08:40
SA 1763 07:55 08:50 DH4 SA 1764 DH4 09:25 10:20
SA 1765 09:55 10:50 DH4 SA 1766 DH4 11:25 12:20
SA 1767 11:55 12:45 CR2 SA 1768 CR2 13:15 14:05
SA 1775 15:05 15:55 CR2 SA 1776 CR2 16:20 17:10
SA 1779 18:10 19:10 DH4 SA 1780 DH4 19:40 20:40
SA 1781 18:10 19:10 DH4 SA 1782 DH4 19:40 20:40
JOHANNESBURG - LUBUMBASHI
LUBUMBASHI - JOHANNESBURG
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1797 09:05 11:25 CR7 SA 1798 CR7 12:15 14:45
SA EXPRESS
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, SUSPEND OR AMEND THIS PUBLISHED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE
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FLIGHT SCHEDULE
CAPE TOWN - BLOEMFONTEIN
BLOEMFONTEIN - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1081 06:00 07:45 DH4 SA 1082 08:15 10:15 DH4
SA 1083 08:00 09:30 CR2 SA 1084 10:30 12:15 CR2
SA 1087 13:15 15:00 DH4 SA 1088 15:40 17:40 DH4
SA 1089 14:20 16:05 DH4 SA 1090 16:35 18:35 DH4
SA 1091 17:15 18:45 DH4 SA 1092 19:40 21:25 DH4
CAPE TOWN - EAST LONDON
EAST LONDON - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1361 06:00 07:55 DH4 SA 1362 08:25 10:25 DH4
SA 1363 08:00 09:40 CR2 SA 1364 10:25 12:25 DH4
SA 1363 08:00 09:55 DH4 SA 1364 10:45 12:25 CR2
SA 1371 13:30 15:10 CR2 SA 1372 16:20 18:00 CR2
SA 1371 13:30 15:25 DH4 SA 1372 16:00 18:00 DH4
SA 1375 17:20 19:00 CR2 SA 1376 20:05 21:45 CR2
CAPE TOWN - GEORGE
GEORGE - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1531 14:30 15:30 CR2 SA 1530 12:15 13:15 CR2
CAPE TOWN - HOEDSPRUIT
HOEDSPRUIT - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1241 09:30 12:10 CR2 SA 1242 12:45 15:20 CR2
CAPE TOWN - KIMBERLEY
KIMBERLEY - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1151 05:50 07:25 CR2 SA 1152 08:10 09:50 CR2
SA 1157 12:50 14:30 CR2 SA 1158 15:10 16:50 CR2
CAPE TOWN - PORT ELIZABETH
PORT ELIZABETH - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1801 06:00 07:30 CR2 SA 1802 08:00 09:40 DH4
SA 1805 09:00 10:30 CR2 SA 1806 11:00 12:40 DH4
SA 1807 10:10 11:40 DH4 SA 1808 12:10 13:50 DH4
SA 1809 10:45 12:15 DH4 SA 1810 12:45 14:25 DH4
SA 1813 13:00 14:30 DH4 SA 1814 15:00 16:40 DH4
SA 1813 13:45 14:55 CR2 SA 1814 15:25 16:45 CR2
SA 1819 15:00 16:30 DH4 SA 1820 17:00 18:40 DH4
SA 1821 16:00 17:10 CR2 SA 1822 18:00 19:20 CR2
SA 1821 16:00 17:30 DH4 SA 1822 18:00 19:40 DH4
SA 1823 18:30 20:00 DH4 SA 1824 20:30 22:10 DH4
CAPE TOWN - WALVIS BAY
WALVIS BAY - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1721 08:00 10:00 CR2 SA 1722 10:30 12:30 CR2
SA 1721 11:15 13:15 CR2 SA 1722 14:00 16:00 CR2
7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
SA 1721 08:00 09:00 CR2 SA 1722 09:30 12:30 CR2
SA 1721 11:15 13:15 CR2 SA 1722 13:00 16:00 CR2
CAPE TOWN - WINDHOEK
WINDHOEK - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1751 16:30 18:35 CR2 SA 1752 08:40 10:45 CR2
7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 7 APRIL - 31 AUGUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
SA 1751 16:30 18:35 CR2 SA 1752 08:40 10:45 CR2
CAPE TOWN - MAPUTO
MAPUTO - CAPE TOWN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1785 07:45 10:10 CR2 SA 1786 10:40 13:15 CR2
SA EXPRESS
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, SUSPEND OR AMEND THIS PUBLISHED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE
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FLIGHT SCHEDULE
DURBAN - EAST LONDON
EAST LONDON - DURBAN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1301 06:00 07:05 CR7 SA 1302 07:35 08:35 CR7
SA 1303 08:30 09:35 CR7 SA 1304 10:05 11:05 CR2
SA 1305 12:00 13:05 CR2 SA 1306 13:35 14:35 CR2
SA 1309 16:50 17:55 CR2 SA 1310 18:25 19:25 CR2
DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH
PORT ELIZABETH - DURBAN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1330 06:00 07:20 CR2 SA 1331 07:50 09:05 CR2
SA 1334 09:15 10:35 CR7 SA 1335 11:05 12:20 CR7
SA 1336 11:55 13:15 CR2 SA 1337 13:40 14:55 CR2
SA 1340 13:35 14:55 CR7 SA 1341 15:35 16:50 CR7
SA 1348 17:40 19:00 CR7 SA 1349 19:55 21:10 CR7
DURBAN - CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN - DURBAN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1850 06:10 08:25 CR2 SA 1851 09:05 11:05 CR2
SA 1852 08:00 10:15 CR2 SA 1853 10:45 12:45 CR2
SA 1854 13:40 15:55 CR2 SA 1861 15:45 17:50 CR2
SA 1858 15:35 17:40 CR2 SA 1855 16:30 18:25 CR2
SA 1862 18:15 20:30 CR2 SA 1859 18:15 20:15 CR2
DURBAN - LUSAKA
LUSAKA - DURBAN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1601 07:00 09:50 CR2 SA 1602 10:40 13:30 CR2
SA 1601 09:20 12:10 CR2 SA 1602 13:00 15:50 CR2
SA 1601 10:10 13:00 CR2 SA 1602 13:40 16:30 CR2
DURBAN - HARARE
HARARE - DURBAN
FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S FLT NO DEP ARR A/C M T W T F S S
SA 1611 06:25 08:50 CR2 SA 1612 10:05 12:30 CR2
SA 1611 10:00 12:25 CR2 SA 1612 13:25 15:50 CR2
SA 1611 14:00 16:25 CR2 SA 1612 17:00 19:25 CR2
SA EXPRESS
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, SUSPEND OR AMEND THIS PUBLISHED SCHEDULE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OPERATE AS PER THE PLANNED SCHEDULE
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PASSENGER LETTERS
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Good morning
On 15 th March the SA Express flight I was booked
on from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg was delayed.
We received little information as to why or for how
long, and although I kept relaying my concerns
about my connecting flight, I was told that I would
make it. I did not, in fact, make it as I landed well
after it departed, and no alternative had
been arranged.
British Airways, the carrier with whom I was
booked for my onward flight, just shrugged, said
they had no flights, and that they would only be
able to help me the next day at my own cost.
I then went to SAA who referred me to SA
Express, who were amazing. I am so sorry that I did
not take down the names of the two ladies who
were on duty at the counter there, because they
were awesome. They never left my side, and went
to SAA, then BA, then Kulula, then back to SAA and
eventually confirmed me on an SAA flight home
because I had nobody to look after my children that
evening and could not get hold of their nanny.
I wanted to share my story with you and express
my gratitude to SA Express and SAA for being so
helpful and cooperative in order to get me home to
my children.
Kind regards
Lesley Greyling
To whom it may concern
I would like to commend two members of
your staff for assisting me recently with regard to
boarding a plane. The two employees in question
are Zolile Valashiya and Blaize Naledi Sibande.
They were extremely helpful – in particular Zolile
who did everything in his power to assist me to
board an SA Express plane to Gaborone.
Please make a note of this on their employment
records and thank them again for me.
Kind regards
Edward Harvey
To SAA Ground and Air Crews
My 95-year-old mother travelled alone from Port
Elizabeth to Cape Town on flight SA 1836 on
23 rd March. She was taken to and from the aircraft
in a wheelchair by the SAA staff. She enjoyed the
flight and was full of praise for the staff. My sincere
thanks to them.
As a result, she was looking forward to her return
flight on 6 th April, which also went well. She is now
96 years old and very confident about
travelling alone.
Well done!
Sincerely
Colin Stevens
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PARTING SHOT
Africa's
talent revealed
This month we profile Joanne Mc Laren's landscape photograph taken
in the Karoo en route to Nieu Bethesda.
If you think you have what it takes, send your photos (1MB each),
details of where they were taken and your contact details to
nicky@tcbgroup.co.za with the word ‘photo’ in the subject box.
We can’t wait to show them off!
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